Sky View Elementary School

8624 W Sweetwater Ave
Peoria, AZ 85381
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 527 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sky View Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 527 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sky View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Sky View Elementary School's student population of 527 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
527 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Sky View Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sky View Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
#984 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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26%
32%
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29%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
3%
5%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
36%
47%
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Black
8%
6%
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White
43%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AZ.
0.68
This chart display the diversity score of Sky View Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
29%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sky View Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
9%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sky View Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sky View Elementary School's ranking?
Sky View Elementary School is ranked #984 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sky View Elementary School often compared to?
Sky View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cheyenne Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sky View Elementary School?
527 students attend Sky View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Sky View Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sky View Elementary School?
Sky View Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sky View Elementary School offer ?
Sky View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Sky View Elementary School part of?
Sky View Elementary School is part of Peoria Unified School District (4237).

School Calendar

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Date
Last Day of School
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
Last Day of the Semester/Early Release at 11AM
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)

School Reviews

5   3/16/2017
My student transferred from a Deer valley school. That district was more concerned about putting my child on ADHD medication than finding the real problem. After 3 Doctors told us our child wasn't ADHD. We transferred to SkyView. Our child is flourishing there!
- Posted by Parent - Shortlegs
5   9/27/2011
- Posted by Parent - jasny

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 527 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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